XF Utility

Al Bergstein · August 5th, 2012, 09:49 AM

I can't seem to find a way to have the xf utility make a still of a frame. Currently I have to either import into my computer or do a screen save of the image on the screen, neither are what I'm looking for. It would be very handy to have that ability, as I often do events where posting to Facebook or some other online social media site is like a PR update for the organization. Rather than wait to get it all input into the computer,a simple ability such as this would allow, in the field, the ability to do simultaneous updates, without hauling around another camera, or stopping the action on screen. Is there something I'm missing? I couldn't find any such thing in the utility. This is different but similar to capturing a still while in the camera, though that achieves the same thing.

Graham Bernard · August 6th, 2012, 02:11 AM

You want to "take" photos? Or you want to "make" a still from an already captured scene? Either way, the answer is yes. User Manual pp161 onwards. Well, that's the page numbering on the UM I just downloaded.

Unless I got your enquiry wrong, then you should be good to go.

Cheers

Grazie

Al Bergstein · August 6th, 2012, 05:13 AM

Thanks. Technically I meant 'capturing a still' which i can do in 'media' mode. Pg 138. But i would like the same ability in the xf utility.

Ras Dashn · August 6th, 2012, 05:40 AM

I support your feature request.

Graham Bernard · August 6th, 2012, 10:57 AM

I'm lost . . . If you are wanting to use the XF Util then you ARE already on a PC or MAC? You said you didn't want to upload to a PC? Ergo, no Utility?

Sorry, I don't get it.

Grazie

Ras Dashn · August 6th, 2012, 04:04 PM

As my understanding I request XF utility capture still pictures direct from CF card PC or Mac.

Eric Olson · August 6th, 2012, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ras Dashn

As my understanding I request XF utility capture still pictures direct from CF card PC or Mac.

Can't you point any video player that has a screen capture feature to the CF card and make your stills?

Al Bergstein · August 7th, 2012, 12:21 AM

No. It's not the same higher res as in the camera. Even iftrue, it should be in the utility. You have the capability in the camera! And yes, i don't want to upload yet, but when i insert the card, and am looking at what i shot, i want to take stills from it Before uploading, which is time consuming. Sometimes i just wantto immediatly capture something to send to FB, or the customer web site.

Ann Bens · August 7th, 2012, 01:59 AM

VLC player takes snapshots of the original size of the footage :1920x1080.
The player does not even have to be at full screen.

Al Bergstein · August 7th, 2012, 07:07 AM

Thx Ann. I'llgive it a try.

Jeff Anselmo · August 8th, 2012, 11:29 AM

Hi Al,

I was just thinking the same thing the other day, as I was looking at footage using the XF Utility! I wanted screen shots of stuff I shot to post on our blog site, so I ended up using Premiere for the frame grabs. Yes, very time consuming (plus using Photoshop to adjust brightness, contrast, and make the colors pop).

But I'll try Ann's suggestion about the VLC player next time :)

Best,

Trevor Dennis · September 24th, 2012, 08:21 PM

I suppose the resolution of a screen grab is going to depend on your monitor size, but I'm thinking most people would have a screen with 1080 resolution or higher. Even if it is your laptop. The other option is to use your editing program. Premeiere Pro will save a still image from any frame IIRC.

Al Bergstein · September 24th, 2012, 10:37 PM

While i appreciate Ann's suggestion, it seems an easy thing to ask Canon to add a simple screengrab at full res.I mean they do knowsomething about still photography, (g).even if they have to talk to the "other" Division.

I just like to minimize tools when possible.

August 5th, 2012, 09:49 AM	#1
Al Bergstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Townsend, WA Posts: 456	XF Utility - Feature request? I can't seem to find a way to have the xf utility make a still of a frame. Currently I have to either import into my computer or do a screen save of the image on the screen, neither are what I'm looking for. It would be very handy to have that ability, as I often do events where posting to Facebook or some other online social media site is like a PR update for the organization. Rather than wait to get it all input into the computer,a simple ability such as this would allow, in the field, the ability to do simultaneous updates, without hauling around another camera, or stopping the action on screen. Is there something I'm missing? I couldn't find any such thing in the utility. This is different but similar to capturing a still while in the camera, though that achieves the same thing. __________________ Al Upper left hand corner of the map Last edited by Al Bergstein; August 6th, 2012 at 05:27 AM.

August 6th, 2012, 02:11 AM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? You want to "take" photos? Or you want to "make" a still from an already captured scene? Either way, the answer is yes. User Manual pp161 onwards. Well, that's the page numbering on the UM I just downloaded. Unless I got your enquiry wrong, then you should be good to go. Cheers Grazie

August 6th, 2012, 05:13 AM	#3
Al Bergstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Townsend, WA Posts: 456	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? Thanks. Technically I meant 'capturing a still' which i can do in 'media' mode. Pg 138. But i would like the same ability in the xf utility. __________________ Al Upper left hand corner of the map

August 6th, 2012, 05:40 AM	#4
Ras Dashn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 31	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? I support your feature request.

August 6th, 2012, 10:57 AM	#5
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? I'm lost . . . If you are wanting to use the XF Util then you *ARE* already on a PC or MAC? You said you didn't want to upload to a PC? Ergo, no Utility? Sorry, I don't get it. Grazie

August 6th, 2012, 04:04 PM	#6
Ras Dashn Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 31	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? As my understanding I request XF utility capture still pictures direct from CF card PC or Mac.

August 7th, 2012, 12:21 AM	#8
Al Bergstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Townsend, WA Posts: 456	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? No. It's not the same higher res as in the camera. Even iftrue, it should be in the utility. You have the capability in the camera! And yes, i don't want to upload yet, but when i insert the card, and am looking at what i shot, i want to take stills from it Before uploading, which is time consuming. Sometimes i just wantto immediatly capture something to send to FB, or the customer web site. __________________ Al Upper left hand corner of the map

August 7th, 2012, 01:59 AM	#9
Ann Bens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 710	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? VLC player takes snapshots of the original size of the footage :1920x1080. The player does not even have to be at full screen.

August 7th, 2012, 07:07 AM	#10
Al Bergstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Townsend, WA Posts: 456	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? Thx Ann. I'llgive it a try. __________________ Al Upper left hand corner of the map

August 8th, 2012, 11:29 AM	#11
Jeff Anselmo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 566	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? Hi Al, I was just thinking the same thing the other day, as I was looking at footage using the XF Utility! I wanted screen shots of stuff I shot to post on our blog site, so I ended up using Premiere for the frame grabs. Yes, very time consuming (plus using Photoshop to adjust brightness, contrast, and make the colors pop). But I'll try Ann's suggestion about the VLC player next time :) Best, __________________ --JA

September 24th, 2012, 08:21 PM	#12
Trevor Dennis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Zealand, Rapaura (near Blenheim) Posts: 434	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? I suppose the resolution of a screen grab is going to depend on your monitor size, but I'm thinking most people would have a screen with 1080 resolution or higher. Even if it is your laptop. The other option is to use your editing program. Premeiere Pro will save a still image from any frame IIRC. __________________ Stills at: www.flickr.com/photos/trevor-dennis/

September 24th, 2012, 10:37 PM	#13
Al Bergstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Townsend, WA Posts: 456	Re: XF Utility - Feature request? While i appreciate Ann's suggestion, it seems an easy thing to ask Canon to add a simple screengrab at full res.I mean they do knowsomething about still photography, (g).even if they have to talk to the "other" Division. I just like to minimize tools when possible. __________________ Al Upper left hand corner of the map